Emotional Wellness

Emotional wellness is being aware and accepting of not only your feelings and emotions but also the feelings and emotions of others.

Tips to help Cougars with Emotional Wellness

Know how to express and mange a range of feelingsKnowing how to express your emotions appropriately is healthy and rewarding for everyone around. Keeping expectation realistic is important because you can't expect others to respond in the way you want them to. Also knowing how to identify your feelings are important. If you need help with managing you feelings and emotions go to the office of Counseling and Psychological Services. Visit the office or online to make appointment to talk to a counselor.

Laugh and cry when you need toLaughing helps you and others feel better. Crying is important because keeping your emotion “bottled up” can sometimes turn into negative emotions and that can affect your immune system and lead to chronic stress. If you feel like you need to let out some of your emotions you can always visit Counseling and Psychological Services at UH to talk about anything.

Establish good relationships with friendsFind friends that share common interest and goals as you do. Maintain good friendships by checking in on your friends through calls, text message, social media, emails or even snail mail by writing a letter. There are healthy relationship workshops at the office of Counseling and Psychological Services you can visit their office or go on their website to see dates and times for the workshops.

Learn how to balance work, family, and friendsMake plans ahead of time if this helps with time manage. You can be able to participate in all the things you love if you make designated times for it. Everyone has different ways to do this so it is important that you find what is best for you. Some people have planners/calendars as a reminder of what they've plan with others. If you need help with time management visit the Undergrad Student Success Center for different workshops on time management or go to their website for more information about the date and times of the workshops.

Practice fitness and exerciseGo to the recreation center to get your daily exercise there are a variety of option you can choose to exercise with a group fitness class, playing basketball, or even working out by yourself in the weight room. Visit the Campus Recreation and Wellness Center for all of the fitness options.

Get adequate sleepAll adults need at least 7-8 hours of sleep. If you find that you are having sleep problems you should contact your doctor or you can go to see physicians on campus at the health center. Visit the UH Health Center to make appoints if needed you can also visit the Sleep Anxiety Center of Houston on campus.

Know where to seek support and help regarding mental healthEmotional support is right on your campus. Visit the office of Counseling and Psychological Services. You can schedule appointments online. If you need to talk to someone immediately you can call the crisis hotline number to talk. (713) 468-5463